They predict that Tate Hall, who they have listed as a junior college transfer, could make an impact this year. That should tell you all you need to know about their rankings. But, hey, they had us at 100 last year and we’re 52 this year...so if my math is correct, that means our top 4 finish last year will be a top 2 this year, right? I’ll take it.

Here's our preview:

http://www.collegesportsmadness.com/article/16593

This is a bad preview for the Tate Hall stuff alone.

Last year, Loyola finished 31st in Kenpom. You have to go back to 2009 to find a year when the MVC Kenpom champ was ranked worse. The conference will be even stronger this year, and they predict the best team to be 51st? That's absurd.

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They have us as an 11 seed in their bracketology. Arizona State, who they have at #51, is projected for the NIT. So they have us right on the bubble for an at large.

The ranking is based off of the three returning starters plus Williamson. If Uguak is as good as advertised. If Negron is the player we recruited. If our freshman contribute. We can have another run.

They're up to #7, our opponent on November 27, Nevada.

http://www.collegesportsmadness.com/article/16730

They picked Maryland at #23.

http://www.collegesportsmadness.com/article/16681